1. Details of junior, secondary schools, and colleges/universities attended in a chronological listing, plus years spent at each2. Periods of study at foreign universities3. Extracurricular activities, including Participation in Organizations, Special Events, or Specific Activities

1. Data should be presented in chronological format, in these sections:A. Personal details: full name, title, address, phone numbers, date of birth, nationality, marital status, # of childrenB. Education: primary, secondary, high school, college/universityC. Work experience: Full time as well as part timeD. Other skills: Languages and computerE. Interests and hobbies

Length: A maximum of two pages

Cover Letter Guidelines

Content (include):

1. Hiring Manager’s Name in Salutation (if not stated in ad, call company to determine name)2. Why you are applying3. What is special about your application and why you have chosen this particular company4. A request to interview Length: No more than one page

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